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Framework for the pharmacological treatment of obesity and its complications from the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO): 2026 update
Nature Medicine, Published online: 13 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04397-4This 2026 update integrates emerging trial evidence — particularly for weight loss and liver disease — to refine EASO’s treatment algorithm for obesity management.
Therapeutic Interventions Targeted at Problematic Use of Digital Technology: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Evidence
Background: Problematic use of digital technology has increased across the world. Despite growing research, evidence on treatment effectiveness across digital behaviors remains fragmented. Objective: This study aimed to systematically evaluate and compare the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions targeted at problematic…
STAT+: Why Marty Makary was the worst FDA commissioner in 25 years
Marty Makary, who resigned under pressure from the FDA, brought to the job a fundamental lack of understanding of the nature of the role, STAT's Matthew Herper writes.
Brain Histamine Map Links Genetic Factors to Mental Health and Psychiatric Disorders
Researchers mapped the histamine system in the brain, providing a new framework for understanding how this chemical system contributes to brain function, and potentially pointing towards new treatment strategies for histamine-related conditions such as depression, ADHD, and schizophrenia. The post…
Males who discuss suicide seek help less often than females, report finds
Out of 1.5 million messages received in 2025, the Crisis Text Line found that less then 20% of the texters identified as male only
Alexa Grasso on Mental Health Fitness
Alexa Grasso knows the importance of prioritizing her mental well-being alongside her physical training. The post Alexa Grasso on Mental Health Fitness appeared first on Child Mind Institute.
The Child Mind Institute Hosts 2026 Spring Luncheon “Future-Proofing Your Kids: Empowered Parenting in the Digital Age”
The event brought together advocates and distinguished individuals dedicated to equipping children and families with the skills they need to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving online and social environments. The post The Child Mind Institute Hosts 2026 Spring Luncheon “Future-Proofing…
STAT+: European Union inks a draft deal to boost local production of medicines and avoid shortages
The E.U. reached a provisional deal to strengthen the supply of essential medicines and avoid shortages by boosting domestic production and reducing reliance on imports.
STAT+: Makary departs FDA amid turmoil as Diamantas, agency’s top food official, steps in
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary is resigning from his role after a tumultuous tenure.
Supreme Court extends mifepristone deadline
The deadliest drug in the country, the new name for PCOS, and more health news from Morning Rounds
World Models: 10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now
World models recently made our list of 10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now. Watch executive editor Niall Firth explain why this emerging area of AI is gaining so much attention. Join MIT Technology Review editors and reporters for a subscriber-only…
The Download: a Nobel winner on AI, and the case for fixing everything
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Three things in AI to watch, according to a Nobel-winning economist A few months before he…
Multimodal CT radiomics-clinical ensemble machine learning model effectively predicts futile recanalization after endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke
BackgroundsFutile recanalization (FR) poses a significant challenge in endovascular treatment and there is a lack of reliable predictive models for assessing treatment outcomes in stroke. The aim of this study is to develop a robust CT radiomics-clinical ensemble model that…
Substance P–expressing neurons in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus mediate chronic cough hypersensitivity via the hypothalamus–airway neural pathway
Background and purposeIncreased cough sensitivity is the key pathophysiological mechanism of chronic cough. Although previous studies have focused on peripheral airway receptor sensitization, the role of the central nervous system—particularly the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN)—remains unclear. Whether substance P (SP)–expressing…
Development and validation of a measure of early adverse experiences: childhood adversity scale
IntroductionChildhood adversities disrupt the healthy development of children and often have long-term effects on their physical and mental health in adulthood. Identifying them is essential; however, the majority of the existing tools do not adequately capture their diversity and complexity.…
The dual-burden of professional and academic stress: a cross-sectional mapping of mental health status and coping efficacy among postgraduate students in Nairobi, Kenya
BackgroundPostgraduate students face a dual burden of intense academic rigour and professional responsibilities, a dynamic particularly pronounced in growing economic hubs such as Nairobi, Kenya. While global literature highlights rising psychological distress in higher education, there is limited evidence on…
RESCUE- expected usefulness and willingness to participate in a trauma-informed group intervention for coping with traumatic work experiences in the emergency medical services
Emergency Medical Services personnel (EMS) are confronted with potentially highly stressful and traumatic occupational experiences, placing them at high-risk for mental disorders. Avoidant coping mechanisms, internalized and occupational stigma not only impede disclosure of and processing the incident-related stress but…
Adopting a user-centred design approach for the development of on-device technology to prevent the viewing of child sexual abuse material: app design insights and principles from the development of ‘Salus’
IntroductionThe volume of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) available online and the global demand for it has reached unprecedented levels. Increasing numbers of individuals concerned about their online behaviour are contacting therapeutic providers for help and support outside of the…
Brazil’s big bet on mosquitos
Nature Medicine, Published online: 12 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04388-5As Brazil takes its modified mosquito program from pilot to practice at national scale, what will it take to beat dengue?